Lavender
Lavandula angustifolia
Family: Lamiaceae
Lavender grows in full sun and prefers well-drained sandy or rocky soil. Water needs: Low.
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How to Grow Lavender
Lavender growing information includes sunlight requirements of Full sun, soil conditions listed as Well-drained sandy or rocky soil with a soil pH of 6.5-8.0, and Low water needs. The listed hardiness zones are 5-9. For propagation reference, the database lists germination or establishment information for Lavender as 14-30 days, with planting or establishment depth listed as 1/8 inch. Days to maturity are listed as 90-120 days.
Plant Overview
Lavender (Lavandula angustifolia) is listed in the Lamiaceae family and categorized as a herb with a perennial life cycle. This profile summarizes growing information for hardiness, light, soil, water, seed starting, maturity, and other available cultivation details. Difficulty is listed as Intermediate.
- Plant ID
- PLT-0017
- Family
- Lamiaceae
- Plant type
- Herb
- Life cycle
- Perennial
- Alternate names
- English lavender
- Growth habit
- Woody aromatic perennial subshrub
- Mature height
- Approximately 1-3 ft
- Difficulty
- Intermediate
Growing Conditions
Lavender is listed for full sun conditions. Water needs are listed as low. The database soil reference is Well-drained sandy or rocky soil. The listed soil pH range is 6.5-8.0, and the listed hardiness range is 5-9.
- Hardiness zones
- 5-9
- Sunlight
- Full sun
- Soil
- Well-drained sandy or rocky soil
- Soil pH
- 6.5-8.0
- Water needs
- Low
- Plant spacing
- 18-36 inches
Seed & Germination
For seed starting, the listed germination time is 14-30 days and the seed depth is 1/8 inch. The listed time to maturity is 90-120 days. Use these values as general reference points and adjust for local climate, seed source, and growing conditions.
- Germination
- 14-30 days
- Germination temperature
- About 65-75°F
- Seed depth
- 1/8 inch
- Sowing method
- Can be grown from seed, though germination may be slow and variable
Harvest & Propagation
- Days to maturity
- 90-120 days
- Harvest
- Harvest flower stems as buds begin opening for strong fragrance and drying quality
- Propagation
- Seed, softwood cuttings or semi-hardwood cuttings
- Pollination
- Highly attractive to bees and other pollinators
Garden Information
- Common pests
- Generally low pest pressure; spider mites and aphids may occasionally occur
- Uses
- Ornamental planting, fragrance, dried flowers, culinary use and pollinator gardens
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Growing Reference Note
Plant performance can vary with climate, soil, weather, cultivar, seed quality, and gardening methods. The values on this page are general database reference ranges rather than a substitute for local extension guidance or seed-packet instructions.